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Arachidonic acid
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Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid used primarily in biochemical research as a precursor for eicosanoid synthesis. Beyond the laboratory, it is used as a nutritional ingredient in feed and nutrient formulations and as an ingredient in cosmetic products. It has the molecular formula C20H32O2, a molecular weight of 304.47, and CAS number 506-32-1. Store at -15 to -20 degrees Celsius. The signal word is Warning. Molekula supplies Arachidonic acid from research to bulk quantities with full documentation and ISO 9001:2015 traceability.
This substance is available from Molekula on enquiry. Full specification, Safety Data Sheet and Certificate of Analysis documentation are provided with your quotation once our team confirms the grade and pack size you need.
Overview
- SKU
- 89988669
- CAS Number
- 506-32-1
- IUPAC Name
- (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid
- EC Number
- 208-033-4
- Molecular Formula
- CH3(CH2)4(CH=CHCH2)4CH2CH2CO2H
- Molecular Weight
- 304.47
- Exact Mass
- 304.2402
- SMILES
- CCCCC/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\C/C=C\CCCC(=O)O
- InChIKey
- YZXBAPSDXZZRGB-DOFZRALJSA-N
- InChI
- InChI=1S/C20H32O2/c1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16-17-18-19-20(21)22/h6-7,9-10,12-13,15-16H,2-5,8,11,14,17-19H2,1H3,(H,21,22)/b7-6-,10-9-,13-12-,16-15-
- PubChem CID
- 444899
Synonyms
- (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid
- (5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z)-Icosatetraenoic acid
- (all-Z)-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid
- 5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid, (all-Z)-
- 5Z,8Z,11Z,14Z-eicosatetraenoic acid
- all-cis-5,8,11,14-eicosatetraenoic acid
- All-cis-icosa-5,8,11,14-tetraenoic acid
- Arachidonate, Sodium
- cis-5,8,11,14-Eicosatetraenoic acid
- Fatty Acid 20:4 n-6
Literature values
Published physical properties of the substance, not batch specifications.
- Melting Point
- -49.5 °C
- Boiling Point
- 170 °C at 1.50E-01 mm Hg
- Vapour Pressure
- 0.00000015 mmHg
Source: PubChem CID 444899 (DrugBank, Haz-Map)
Frequently asked questions
What is Arachidonic acid used for?
Arachidonic acid is a polyunsaturated omega-6 fatty acid primarily used as a biochemical reagent in research and as a precursor in the synthesis of prostaglandins and other eicosanoids.
What are the chemical formula and molecular weight of this product?
The chemical formula is CH3(CH2)4(CH=CHCH2)4CH2CH2CO2H and the molecular weight is 304.47 g/mol.
How should Arachidonic acid be stored?
This product must be stored at a temperature between -15 and -20 °C to maintain its stability.
What grade of Arachidonic acid is available?
Please contact our sales team or check the product page on our website for the specific purity and grade information currently in stock.
Can Molekula supply this product in bulk?
Yes, Molekula can supply Arachidonic acid in bulk quantities to meet your specific research or manufacturing requirements.
What documentation comes with the order?
Every order is supplied with a Certificate of Analysis (CoA) and a Safety Data Sheet (SDS) to ensure full regulatory and quality compliance.
Related products
Molekula has supplied fine chemicals and biochemicals since 1999, and its facilities are ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified. Every dispatched batch is logged with a batch number and matched to a Certificate of Analysis, and Safety Data Sheets are available in five languages.